At its annual meeting on March 20, 2013, the
Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts (WBA) honored State Senator Katherine
Clark (D-5th Middlesex) as Legislator of the Year for her
distinguished service on women’s issues during her tenure in the State House.

The WBA recognized Senator Clark for her leadership
on a number of issues, including her efforts to end domestic violence and
provide legal services and support to victims, to protect women’s access to
healthcare, to ensure equitable coverage in disability policies, and to
prohibit discrimination in insurance policies.

“The WBA thanks Senator Clark for her
consistent service on behalf of women and women’s issues,” said WBA
President Lurleen Gannon. “We will continue to work closely with her to help
advance our shared priorities.”WBAImmediate Past PresidentAndrea Kramer added,
“The WBA appreciates Senator
Clark’s commitment to helping victims of domestic violence and ensuring such
victims have the resources and protections in place to be safe. Senator Clark has been a true leader
in the legislature on issues of importance to women.”

“I am honored to receive this award from the
WBA, an organization dedicated to justice, equality and advocacy on issues that
matter to women and families,” said Senator Clark. “I am proud to partner with the WBA as we
amplify the voicesof victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, stand
with disadvantaged parents who deserve the opportunity to provide for their
children, advocateequal pay for equal work and family-friendly policies, and
ensure access to legal services for those who are struggling.”

TheWBA annual meeting also featured a
reception for newly admitted lawyers and keynote remarks by the Honorable
Barbara A. Lenk, Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.